"On Dec. 31 -- or thereabouts -- we are going to learn which NHL players are going to spend at least two weeks in Italy representing their nations at the Olympic Games, along with knowing who will be on a beach watching those Olympics from afar. Every nation that's competing at the Milan-Cortina Games is expected to have its roster finalized by the Dec. 31 deadline."
"It's what makes the time between now and then quite crucial, and it could play a role in the difference between potentially challenging for an Olympic medal or thinking about what that would be like. Canada, Czechia, Finland, Sweden and the United States each have a unique set of decisions to make in the coming weeks. ESPN did its first round of projections in November for those five teams."
"Team USA is facing many uncertainties entering the Dec. 31 roster deadline, which is reflected in my roster projection. It's a rather lengthy conversation that starts with how much injuries could impact what Team USA does with its final roster. Adam Fox (upper body) is out for an indefinite period, and Charlie McAvoy (puck to the face) could return later this week. There is also a quartet of players recovering from long-term injuries:"
NHL players will be finalized by Dec. 31 to represent nations at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games or remain home. Every competing nation is expected to have its roster set by that deadline. Roster decisions in the coming weeks could influence medal chances. Canada, Czechia, Finland, Sweden and the United States each face distinct selection decisions. ESPN produced an initial round of projections in November and followed with a final set of predictions for those five teams. Team USA enters the deadline with major injury uncertainties, including Adam Fox out indefinitely, Charlie McAvoy possibly returning soon, and multiple players on recovery timetables.
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